Packs are limited to one per household although further packs will be considered in certain cases.

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Dave Allen is urging people to find out if their area is at risk and to take action if it is.

He said: “The recent storm hit Derbyshire fairly hard and has made the ground saturated and affected the drainage system - putting homes, businesses and people at risk.

“We’re urging residents to check if their area is at risk and if so, to make the necessary arrangements.

“If your area has been affected by flooding in the past or has had a near miss, it could mean that it is prone or more susceptible to flood.

“Make sure you’re prepared and don’t wait until it’s too late.”

The county council is also advising drivers against driving through floodwater as this is dangerous, can make flooding worse for kerb-side properties and tie up emergency services if a vehicle gets stranded.

Residents can sign up to receive flood warnings at the Environment Agency’s website www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency or can find more information and advice about flooding at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/flooding

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